My girls and I made it out to Braidwood on Saturday around 2. Very few folks went out for the opener (at least on the south side). In about an hour, we caught one bluegill, and 2 cats. The girls are 3 and 4, so we did not venture onto the rip rap, just stayed by the boat launch. The lake was whipped up into a fury on Saturday. A few boaters had a heck of a time trailering their boats.
Jokingly, I held out the bluegill and asked Emily ( 4 )if she wanted to kiss it, and surprisingly, she gave it a big smooch. Thats my girl.
The DNR was out picking up trash left by some inconsiderate litterbugs, and witnessed us catching Mr Whiskers. He said many boaters he had spoken to were not doing so well. He did mention that after last years fish kill, the DNR did electroshocking, and found that there are still lots of trophies swimming around.
My little Emily 'Houston'. When the girls became more interested in throwing rocks into the water than fishing, we left.
Jokingly, I held out the bluegill and asked Emily ( 4 )if she wanted to kiss it, and surprisingly, she gave it a big smooch. Thats my girl.
The DNR was out picking up trash left by some inconsiderate litterbugs, and witnessed us catching Mr Whiskers. He said many boaters he had spoken to were not doing so well. He did mention that after last years fish kill, the DNR did electroshocking, and found that there are still lots of trophies swimming around.
My little Emily 'Houston'. When the girls became more interested in throwing rocks into the water than fishing, we left.